Episode #2.1next Level Chef : Season 2 Episode 1 May 2026

This season departed from the inaugural season's "draft" format. Instead, the 18 chefs were by mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington, and Richard Blais before the premiere.

: The grand prize remained a $250,000 cash reward and a one-year mentorship from all three world-class chefs. The Teams and Starting Kitchens Episode #2.1Next Level Chef : Season 2 Episode 1

New competitive elements were introduced to heighten the stakes: This season departed from the inaugural season's "draft"